At one point in the night, the coaches' chairs get stuck returning to first position.
Call it karma for letting some singers pass by due to the roster limit.
No matter what, this is the game.
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Games aren’t always meant to be fair.
He has had an assortment of jobs following his stint in the military.
Originally hailing from Guyana, Jay lives in Tennessee.
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Ready to go even before the audition!
And it just so fits his background in the military.
The tone is pristine.
Move over ginger,this is the rendition we deserve!
After some hesitation,Michael Bublefinalizes the four-chair turn.
So, perhaps saving the best for the last night isn’t always so bad.
With four viable options, each coach provides a pitch that seemingly would work for Jay and his voice.
John Legend says his voice floats.Adam Levinecalls it ethereal and singular.
Pablo Herrerahails from San Diego, California, where he reminds us that the weather is always perfect.
Pablo learned music from his sister, growing up in a church setting.
She’s the one who taught him to harmonize.
And he taught his two boys that skill as well.
For his audition, Pablo sings “Jealous” byLabrinth.
The song reminds him of when he separated from his wife, with whom he co-parents his children.
It’s a soft and sentimental performance that has purity and richness within.
It’s a very strong performance that brings out all the notes of his range.
With Pablo Herrera selecting John Legend, his team is full!
The story takes a sad turn as she lost him in 2021.
She takes on “Save Me” byJelly Rollas a tribute to her father.
With a bit of doo-wop and blues inherent in the track, there is a transcendent tone in her.
Her voice is good, but it’s not necessarily radio-worthy.
It’s a bit too flashy for country radio.
Reverse psychology for not having a massive trophy case, I suppose.
It works!The girlies stick together.
Mamma, there’s still time!
Just hope your daughter doesn’t get a chair turn.
Simone does have some technical training that she pulls out at the end.
Holy Toledo, it’s the pride of Toledo, Ohio,Alanna Lynise.
She is the sixth of nine children.
Sounds like a party!
She didn’t realize she was homeless, believing it to be an endless sleepover.
Having a life of hardship, she shares that music has kept the family together.
With a story of hope, this opportunity could be monumental for her family.
Singing “Jealous” byJulia Michaels, she completely reinvents it, placing her unique tone to the track.
This easily would have been a four-chair turn had John Legend not already filled up his slots.
The coaches are on their feet for this performance.
They all go quite hard for Alanna knowing that she is a true contender for the crown.
Shots are certainly fired.
Hailing from Fort Lauderdale, he has been singing and playing guitar since he was eight.
As a gigging musician, he plays all over the place.
He reveals that he was an addict, but music played a role in his getting clean.
He reveals that he goes back there every week to play there and help others find hope.
Music is just as much a part of him as addiction and recovery.
Hoping to inspire, Adam takes on “Baby, I Love Your Way” byPeter Frampton.
Would he have received more turns at the start of the Blind Audition process?
But that’s the way the cookie crumbles.
At only 18,Naomi Soleilis wise beyond her years.
Originally from Maplewood, New Jersey, Naomi decides to sing “Stars” byGrace Potter and the Nocturnals.
It’s a very ambitious performance, but at this point in the Blind Auditions, was it enough?
Why, especially as he admits he has no idea what genre the song was?
I hate to say this, but Naomi is a toss out for the next round.
Methinks she had the Disney Channel on repeat!
For her Blind Audition, she sings “Lover” byTaylor Swift.
With her guitar, it’s very evident in which direction she wants to see her career go.
Her tone has a bit of a ping that the original lacks.
In a time when Taylor Swift has dominated the globe, everyone wants to find the next iteration.
Not even this season’s resident country star.
17-year-oldTrevor Dawsongrew up in a camper due to his father’s job.
He shared a room with his sister.
The senior in high school has never been to California, but there is a first time for everything!
Well, it sort of is.
His performance ofBailey Zimmerman’s “Religiously” is a tad hokey and amateur.
Shes an artist for the underdogs!
He has experience as a street performer which has helped him hone his skills.
Yes, this rendition would likely appear on certain bedroom playlists.
It’s a shame how this plays out.
Listen, what a character.
But everything that Cornelius was presenting, it was evident this was a novelty audition.
There is nothing not to love about Cornelius.
His story of having muscular dystrophy is heart-wrenching.
He’s madly in love with his husband.
And he’s a risk taker.
Singing “Burning Love” byElvis Presleywas maddening.
Knowing he has the ability to yodel, and wasting it on a track like this is disappointing.
There’s a bit of lounge-singer vibe to his performance.
It’s not his fault.
It’s the song.
Now, looking at the final rosters of the Top 48, the teams break down quite interestingly.
Kelsea Ballerini has a very female-filled roster.
Adam Levine has some dark horses on his team.
John Legend has a team dominated by soul.
Michael Buble has the most diverse lineup.
If history were to repeat itself, it would make sense.
The Voiceairs Mondays on NBC at 8:00pm.
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